The Veteran's service-connected chondromalacia patella and degenerative joint disease of the right knee are currently rated at 10 percent, effective May 23, 2017. The limitation of extension of the right leg is also rated at 10 percent, effective May 23, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been found to be manifested by non-compensable limitations on flexion and extension, which are separately evaluated under different diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia patella, degenerative joint disease of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2018
- Citation
- 1815239
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